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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
A Feature of Convict CAMPS.

While the Legislature is iEquiring into
the mana cement of tie convict camps and
the complaints OF abuses alleged 20 be com
rnit:ed there would it not lie well to make a
pretty thorough investigation Of the extern.
TO which freedom is permitted to conyicta
who are known Is TRUSTEES" There is an
irnpre. sion that there arc a great many con-
victs who enjoy about as much liberty as if
they were not under a scntente to hard labor
in the penitentiary for term of years.
This impression may be erroneous, and if
it is 1t ought TO be corrected, and if it isn't
proper steps ought to be taken 20 compel
the lessees to respect the action Of the
courts
1t is the purpose Of tic State that convicts
shall be punished for their crimes. 1t costs
u great deal of money 10 secure their con-
viction, and it is an outrage upon justice
and clear indication of contempt for the
States authority for minor officials to null
lily the purpose of the courts by granting
convicts privileges which relieve their prison
life of about all of its diSagrecable and bur
densomo features.
The New Orleans Picdyltae, few days
ago, called attention to this matter of
TRUSTEES and quoted from number of
the Louisiana parish papers pub
lished in the vicinity of the con
vict camps, TO show that many Of
the convicts enjoyed about as much freedom
as if they were under no restraint what
ever. One instance was mentioned where Il
"trusty" was found in the town OF her
vile roaming about the streets and conduct
ing himself in very insolent manner, and
when told by the town marshal to 20 back
to his camp he replied that his bosses per-
nitted him to go and come as he pleased
and that he didn't propose to pay any atten-
ton TO the Instructions of the marshal N
another instance number of TRUSTEES" de
terInined TO escape, and to get the clothing
and money necessary to make their under
taking successful attempted to rob the
house of a planter in Ascension parish and
would have murdered the planter had they
not been prevented by the timely arrival OF
the planters son.
The Legislature ought 20 fluid out how
many TRUSTEES" there are in each camp,
aud who confers the degree of "trusty" or
a convict. It would also be interesting to
know by what authority the degree is con-
ferred, and whether 1t is not conferred upon
more white than black convicts in proportion
to their number. Reports now and then find
their way into print that a convict that has
influential friends is treated more like IA
guest in the camps than as a convict
condemned to hard labor The Legis-
lature should find out, if possible, whether
the lessees ever nullify the sentences Of the
courts by treating convicts more lenently
than it is intended they shall be treated.
This matter is of more Importance than it
appears to be at first glance, and the Legis-
lature will act wisely by giving it careful
attention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
The Navel Stores Eli.

Senator Erantley's bill to regulate the III
specton and sale Of naval stores, Published
in our dispatches yesterday, does not APP
pear 10 have created great deal Of inter-
est among tie naval stores factors and buy
ers in this city. or course they are inter-
csted in all legislation which in any way
touches their business, bat apparently they
do not regard this bill as particularly hurt
full or beneficial 10 them. Some Of the fac
tors at first thought aboU: calling a meet
ing Of the Board Of Trade 70 consider the
bill, Tut after they had studied it a little
more carefully it seemed to be the better
opinion that it called for no organized ac-
ton from them. Some of them said, and it
is not improbable that they voiced the SEN
thnent of the majority, that they would pre-
Ter no legislation at all, because they did
not think there was occasion for any, but
that there was nothing in Senator Brant-
ley's bin to call foT aggressive hostility to it
from them.
Tho bin fixes tho inspection fees at just
what the inspectors now receive. 1t is true
that the producers pay the factors a little
more than these fees, but that is a matter of
contract between tho producers and factors,
which the contracting parties can arrange
20 suit themselves.
As for the practice Of "horning" the fac
tors say that they arc not, and never have
been. guilty of that, and, hence, there is no
necessity for prohiDitory legislation with re-
gard TO it, so far as they are concerned, The
bill seems to legalize the practice with re-
spect to buyers. At least it permits them
to remove the inspectors grade marks and
TO substitute their own, provided they do
not use those OF tho inspectors.
The practice Of morning" would, perhaps,
be abandoned altogether if the purchasers
in the final markets were to demand of :heir
brokers or buyers certified copies of the GER
tifcates of inspection which are furnished
the buyers here. The practice of "holning
might also be prevented, perhaps, by requir-
ing the inspectors to brand their grade
marks upon the barrels, but that would be
a rather tedious and expensive method, and
might not meet with favor oven from the
producers if they were called upon to bear
part of the expense Of it. From present
indications the Brantlcy bill viii not have
active opposition from the naval stores trade
lprS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
Why Sam Couldn't Whistle "Croppies
Lie Down"
From the Ne,o York Erenisg ST.,

From the NeIC York ECeHiBg Sun
"Say, Sam, whistle us ''Croppies Lie Doom -
Il don't know it, sahn
"Oh yes, you do. Give it to us and wen give
you s."
While Sam was considering the proposition a
bystander explained TO the reporter that the
short, thick-set, and very black negro to whom
the offer was made had a reputation all over
the country for his marvellous powers as a
whistler. In fact he made his living by whist
ling. In the summer he visited the watering
places by the seashOre, in the mOuntains-any-
where in fact that people gathered on pleasure
bent. In the winter he worked the larger cities
of the South and West. He was said to have
laid aside comfortable store against a rainy
day
Meanwhile Sam had sized the party up and
reached the conclusion that there was not a
North of Ireland man among them. SOlemnly
shaking his head, he pronounced his ultimatum:
NO sab; would like de money but | can't
whistle dat piece. De las time | done whistle
it a big IriShman he lit onto me in de back He
wasn't sasefied to hit me wild he fist He
slugsed me in de head wild a tree Looka
hyar.'
He took off his old SLOUGH hat and exhibited a
deep scar extending clear across the skull, and
then continued:
Since dat time 1 have done eliminated dat
s'lection from myripurtry."
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
From the London FYgai,

Or. Charcot, the famous hypnotizer. has re-
Gently had q chance of examining Immediately
after decapitRtion one of the per cent OF
French murderers who get executed Thanks
70 the assistance Of the police, his examination
commenced two seconds after the knife of the
guillotine had fallen; and the head even then
had ceased 20 give any sign Of life. though mus
cular movement continued in the neighborhood
of the jaw until the sixth second. But the beat
ing Of the heart, caused by the influx of blood,
actually continued for sixty minutes The con
clusion finally arrived at was that the death of
the g1liilotiGed man had not been caused by
asphyxia The violent irritation of the nerves
Of the neck, il was decided, had reacted upon
the heart, and death followed the shock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
Florry Dunn's Achievement.

The most interesting thing about the children's
Jubilee m Hyde PARK has not yet we think, been
mentioned FloreDce Dunn, that paragon OF
punctllality, who was presented to the Queen as
the schoar who had never missed single at
tendance, is an Irish girl What just retribu-
ton, TO be sure! The Daily Telegraph, which
vies with the Times in its incessant railing at the
Irish race, organizes a great fete. and the CEN
tral figure ~ the show turns out to be little
Irish girl Hundreds Of her ltith and Sin," says
our informant, are living In my neighborhoOd
~ the heart Of Tipperary.' Bravo Florry Dunn!
your exelnpiey pertipacftv Old Trsland ;yIi ,,et
haT meci o. justice sooner than some Of her
enemies expect
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Persons leaving the city for the summer
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NESS OFFICE. Special attention will be given
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

From the Ven YORK. World

from me -felG ORR nOTLd.
Blessed is the bath!
Be it in the mighty ocean.
With its ever swelling motion,
Clasping nlaidenhood divine
In It's green and CLASSY brine"
Choking of the man who chatters,
Tearing dignity to tatters,
Lighting up the bathers gay
With an aureole Of spray
Fondline beauty as it Swims
In maddeniEg swirl of limbs,
Nature few such tonics hath
As the BATH
Blessed is the bath!
BE it by the river side
Where the gamin doth abide.
Where he dresses ION the rum"
Where his towel is the sun,
Where his bold additions cease
When his sentry yells Police"
Where he haunts without distress
His barbarlc nakedneSs,
Plunging downward, kissing hot,
From the most unlikely spot,
Flowing deep his Watery path
Through the bath!
Blessed is the bath!
Where you're roasted grilled and boiled
Till you re satisfied you're spoiled;
Where you're rubbed and drubbed and scrubbed,
Thumped and kneaded, steamed and tubbed;
Thrown on beds-but not of roses
Played upon by various hoses,
Hammered at an awful rate,
Ere you lose your real estate,
Then when all the torture S over
Tucked away in blisSful clover,
Drowned forever is your wrath
In the BATH
Blessed is The bath,
Though your basin is a small one,
Though your room be but a hall" ona
Though you cannot make a plunge
With pitcher and sponge,
Though you nervously may grope
For the hard and slippery soap,
And despite of all objections
Have to battle yourself in sections,
Standing while you drip and drain
Till your towel dries again
Surely cen some merit hath
SitctL bath. EDWARD T. KIDDER,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENT

SPECIAL No-IcFs-Notice to Storekeepers,
Savannah Steam Bakery; TO Petit Jurors SUI
perior Court; Chatham superior Court, June
Term. 1881.
BAsa BALl.-Arrateurs vs.. Orientals.
Auction SA1.E-Furniture, BY J. Mclaughlin
e SON.
STEAMSHIP SCHUDULE-Ocean Steamship Co.
FR-Tr JARs-Jas. S. Silva & Son.
CHEAP CoIvIH Notwithstanding Want
ed; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale;
Summer Resorts; Miscellaneous.
BoyHSToY RNACES-Cornwcll 6 Chapman.
For SALE AT GRIFFIN GA. II. Keith.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
The Sudden Death of Pittsbu re- Mule

"Whoa!' yelled the driver of one of Anderson
brick wagons on Second avenue about o'clock
yesterday afternoon, at the same time giving
the rcins a sharp jerk. One of the team, a bill,
mule. dropped over as quick as if it was shot.
''What in -" said the driver and then
stopped short, scratched his head, climbed down
and kicked the mule carefully. The mule didn't
kick back, and the driver scratched his head
again, and said well. III be -" Re didn't
finish, but scratched his head again and re-
marked
why, he's dead'
Sure enough, heart disease, or somc other
electric ailment, had got in its work on the mule
and the thousand or two people who had gath
cred in the two minutes in which ell this oc.
Cured each seemed to think it was his duty 10
touch the driver on the shoulder and ask conf
dentially:
"How dju come to kill him -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
Uphold the Officers of the Law

The sentence imposed by Judge Adams
upon Fogarty is doubtless very generally APP
proved. The Judge is evidently determined
to do what he can to lessen the number of
crimes of violence in this community; and
every good citizen ought to give him every
| possible encouragement in this work. He
said very justly that he could not understand
the purpose of the jury in coupling a recon-
| mendation to mercy with their verdict
There were no extenuating circumstances
| connected with the case. If Fogarty were
| accountable, and the jury clearly considered
that he was, then there was no excuse what
ever for his deed, and if he were not ac-
countable he should not have been tried for
the crime with which he was charged but
should have been sent TO the insane asylum
OF course the Judge has sympathy for
| Fogartv's family, and no doubt every citi-
zen who knows anything about the case
! sympathizes with them, but sympathy ought
not TO be permitted to interfere with duty.
| There is nothing TO be said in condemnation
| of the efforts which have been made to shield
Fogarty from the penalty of his
| crime. His family have done, and
are doing, just what other fami-
| lies under like circumstances would
do, but the court, the prosecuting attorney
and tho jury had the good of society to
| consider, and that is of far more impor-
tance than the feelings of the family Of the
criminal The laws are made for the pro
lection of society, and if they are not en-
forced in letter and spirit they will afford
no protection whatever Let every citizen
assist in holding up the hands of those who
are entrusted with administering the laws
and there will soon be u noticeable decrease
in the number of crimes of violence
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
he Oldest Newspaper in the World.
From the PGH Man gazette.

It is generally believed that the Times, of
London, and the Gazette de France. of Paris.
are the oldest papers in existence. but this APP
pears TO be u mistake. The honor belongs to
the Chinese, who possesses a journal started
nearly 900 years ago. Its name is the King Pan
Ii was founded says a learned bibliophist, in the
year 81 of the Christian era. At first it was
Published at irregular periods, but in 1861 it be
came weekly. In 1904 it underwent another
Transformation and appeared daily. It costs a
halfpcnuy, and issues three editions. The morn
ing edition. printed on yellow paper, is devote d
white paper, contains official acts and miscella
neoUs news; while the evening edition, printed
ON red paper, is taken up with political inforna-
ton and leading articles. 1t is edited by six
members of the Academy of Science, and the
total sale Of the three editions is 1900 copies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
Prevent Els Doing DAMAGE.

From the Ee1y York star (Dcm)
In other words, Mr.. Randall is a protecticnist
He believes in methods Of taxation which the
great body Of Democrats disayow and dlsap-
prove. OF course, Mr.. Randall is entitled to his
opinions. We cannot say that his heresy upon
50 important Il subject Of federal taxationplace
him out of the Democratic line. but we do say
that he should not be placed in position In the
House of Representatives which will enable him
to force his heresies upon the administration
and the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

1t is strange that the negroes OF Atlanta
should oppose representative Glcnn's bill
preventing the coeducation of the races in
the Atlanta University. These arc the
same negroes who, not long ago, so earnest
ly opposed anything like a mixture of the
races in schools that they sought and OBJ
tanned none but negro teachers for negro
schools in Atlanta. In this case it is more
than likely that there is a white man sin
the woodpile' instead of n niger" If
there is he ought TO be run out 50 that he
may be known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
With Serene Enjoyment.

FROM he Washington Post IDem)
With serene enjoyment of the thing the Prcsi-
dent keeps right on making keen but good-na-
tured thrusts at his blatant censOrS. Talking
yesterday at Fayetteville, n. y, about his boy
hood there he told of the bowling panther near
the lake, the dread Of which often hindered his
going a-fishing. But" added the President,
since have Deen in Washington l have heard
so much bowling that don't believe that pan
Their could have any terrors for me now" Evi-
IDENTIFY il is the Presidents innings, and he IS
SCORING some a,Call hits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Roscoe Conlling seems to have convinced
the Republicans that he is not a disappointed
man. Indeed, they arc now much disposed
to curry favor with him, hoping, no doubt
that he will aid Mr.. Blaine next year to
forget the disappointment to which he was
subjected in 1884
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Mr.. John D. Perry, Of st Louis, father
in-law Of Mayor Francis, Of the same city,
says: eve are going to have President
Cleveland in st. Louis in spite of the Repub-
lican press, and we shall do him honor when
he comes" Mr. Perry might add that not
only will the people of St Louis honor the
President should he visit their city, but that
they will give him rousing majority next
year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

NJ. Blaine has developed a wonderfully
sympathetic vein since he went to England
He sympathizes with everybody he meets
and with good many he does not meet. 1t
is noticeable however, that he keeps well
out Of the way of the poor Irshmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

1t is announced that the visitors at West
ern summer resorts are dazzled by the
beauty Of the Southern girls who are sum
mering out there. 1t is probable, however,
that the Westerners will not licl, against
this sort of Southern outrage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

whats the trouble with this mani ?" ask ed
his honor at the Mayors Court yesterday
morning ale was found creating a breeze
on the corner of Bull and President Streets
replied the officer Let him go! let him
go!" exclaimed his honor. "The man who
creates a breeze in this sort of weather is a
public benefactor.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Boston is said to be more active in stock
speculation than any other city in the
country. Since Boston departed from Or
thodox ways in religion, she has exhibited
great interest in all kinds of gambling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Quite frequently tits announced that 81 me
gunner, or bicyclist, or other sportsman has
"broken the record" This is all well enough,
but it is somewhat strange that no plownan,
or cotton hoer, or other laborer ever breaks
the record in his speciality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Milwaukee, Wis, has a newspaper called
Die DeutSehe AnlerikdniSche GetUer6ic utd
Hdustrie Zcitung: Fortschriu der Zcit
1t must require squad Of newsboys to cry
it on the streets
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
Nobodv Is Boogting Kin.

From thc Boston Gl0;e lDcns)
Senator Sherman IS reported Gs saying: y do
United States as a Presidential candidate if
there is any doubt about OHIO We cannot
discover that there Is any one holding him up 70
any great extent. 1t is dead certain that nobody
is boosting
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

The number Of murders recently commit
ted in this country is appalling. There
never was a time when the vigorous enforce
ment of the laws was more urgently needed
than at present
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Government bonds are said to be rapidly
concentrating in the hands of large holders,
ard the interest checks on the registered As
have lately decreased from G0,OoO TO $1,000
1t is more apparent than ever that small
clique controls tie funds of tho country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Certain citizens of Kansas make a grave
charge against Prof. Wiley, of the Agricul-
tural Department. They assert that he is
secretly in the pay of European beet-root-
sugar producers to make a bad showing for
the sorghum industry. Prof. Wiley ought
to demand an investigation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Ex-senator Dorsey's silence regarding
''soap" for next years campaign doubtless
causes the Republicans pain. The ex-senator
has not forgotten tho ingraatude Of bis
marty associates
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
The Democrats Of Ohio have made good

TIC DcnocrnIs OF OHIO nave made good
selection for Governor and have adopted
good platform. Thomas Edward Powell, of
Delaware county, IS staunch Democrat,
who believes that Mr.. Cleveland is making
a good President and that the revenues Of
the government ought 10 be reduced by re-
dncing the tariff and not by taking the tax
of whisky, and the Democrats of Ohio en-
S~vtain the same views.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

The Springfield tAIassl Republicans is
blooming Robert 4. Lincoln for the Presi-
dency. The hot weather has caused the
RepuJticaH TO be attacked By a mild type
of insanity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

The French seem to be under the impress.
sion that Franco can accomplish as a
republic what it could not accomplish as
an empire. Perhaps it can, but republics
thrive best in peace.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

Bon Butler is in Maine having generally
good time. The people meet him in crowds,
shake hands with him, and then listen to
speeches from him. Next year he might
find amusement by running for President
in Maine. IL will not do for him TO try it
anywhere else in the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

About 1000 female educators attended
the teachers meeting recently held in Chi
cage. Only one of them called herself a
LADY teacher" The Others, whep speaking
of themselves, used the word ''wonan. -
They wisely refrained from enoroaching
upon the rights of the wash ladies' and
cook ladies' Of the land
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
CURRENT COMMENT.


F,o1, tie Mobile Register tEen)
Judging from savage criticisms made by Re-
Cleveiand's speeches and letters, they must be
drcadfully afraid that lie IS gaining with the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22

or twenty-six tramps recently arrested in
Central Park, New York, not one was un-
der 60 years Of ago 1t would seem that a
man 60 years Of age would rather do any
thing else than tramp.